DayZ overview

Overview

DayZ comes from Bohemia Interactive and is published by Bohemia Interactive. It arrived on Steam on Dec 13, 2018, and it sits naturally among Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, and Steam Trading Cards. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

DayZ's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 28,340 players at 8 October 2026 - 13:06:57 UTC, with a tracked peak near 78,739. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 78% positive across 460,377 reviews.

Language and system requirements

DayZ is available in 12 languages including:

15 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, bbfc, usk, and oflc

Sales, recommendations, and streams

DayZ has sold up to 11,447,533 units and has 388,451 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $310,117,942. On Twitch, 123 streamers are live with around 3,413 total watchers.

DayZ overview details

DayZ combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

DayZ Cool & Deluxe Editions About the Game This is Your Story DayZ is a hardcore, survival-focused multiplayer sandbox. Thrown into post-apocalyptic wastelands, you have a singular goal: survive. There are no missions or quests. Your story will be written by facing the unpredictable challenges created by the environment, the infected, and your interactions with other survivors. Every decision is yours. This is your ultimate survival story. Immersion First You will find no map markers, mini-maps, or navigational HUDs. From diseases and immunity to hunger and body temperature, information is conveyed through a minimal, toggleable HUD or, more importantly, through your own observations. To survive, you must physically search for every tool, ration, and piece of gear. Your survival depends on reading the environment, monitoring the state of your character, and looting strategically. Two Terrains to Explore DayZ is set in fictional countries crafted with a commitment to authenticity. The base game includes two distinct maps: legendary Chernarus and the mysterious woodlands of Livonia. Chernarus, a sprawling 230 km² post-Soviet landscape, remains the quintessential DayZ experience. This community favorite is a hand-crafted terrain, inspired by real-world locations in North Bohemia of the Czech Republic. Livonia offers a different challenge. This 168 km² map may seem more habitable with its lush, dense forests, but looks can be deceiving. Beneath its surface lies a deep secret: one that presents a fresh survival trial for even the most experienced players. Survive, Survi…

SteamPulse editorial summary

DayZ is listed as a game with $49.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, and Steam Trading Cards, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Massively Multiplayer. SteamPulse's latest observation records 28,340 players at 8 October 2026 - 13:06:57 UTC, a tracked peak of 78,739, and 78% positive reviews.

Overview tags

SurvivalOpen WorldOnline Co-OpZombiesMultiplayerPost-apocalypticShooterPvPMassively MultiplayerActionFPSHorrorSandboxCo-opSurvival Horror

Content descriptors

This game may contain content not appropriate for all ages, or may not be appropriate for viewing at work: Frequent Violence or Gore, General Mature Content DayZ is a multiplayer-focused sandbox game. Other players might behave unpredictably and impact the game experience significantly. Voice chat and text chat can be disabled from the in-game options menu.

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Support and legal notes

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